Jim nodded. “He’s been on several planning councils. It wouldn’t hurt to talk to him.”

“Alright. Get him up here.” Maddie snapped her fingers at one the administrative assistants, who hopped to her feet and scurried out of the room. “Now. Moving on. Reports say that our newly constructed bridge over the Ohio has serious structural issues. Can somebody tell me if it’s more cost effective to rebuild it, or to let people die and pay off the families afterward?”